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Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack

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Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack

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UEFIs booting Windows and Linux devices can be hacked by malicious logo images.

Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack::UEFIs booting Windows and Linux devices can be hacked by malicious logo images.

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Due to Secure Boot (if it actually enabled since there are some bogous implementations) this can be prevented. If I understand it correctly, LogoFAIL bypasses this security measure and enables loading unsigned code.

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